{"product_id":"popular-english-session-tunes-book","title":"Popular English Session Tunes Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePopular English Session Tunes for Traditional Musicians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular English Session Tunes Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of Dave Mallinson’s Pub Session Series, bringing together a carefully selected collection of popular tunes frequently heard in English pub sessions, folk festivals, ceilidhs and traditional music gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book has a slightly more adventurous flavour than some of the earlier titles in the series, with a bias towards more exotic, slightly more obscure tunes alongside some of Dave Mallinson’s personal favourites. Several of the airs towards the end are particularly challenging, making this a useful collection for players who want to stretch their repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 32-page tune book is ideal for melodeon players, accordionists, fiddlers, whistle players and other traditional musicians looking to build a practical English session repertoire used at folk festivals, pub sessions and ceilidhs across the UK. The tunes are arranged in order of difficulty and progress towards more demanding material as the book develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional companion CD available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the Pub Session Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is one of a wider set of tune collections designed to cover the core repertoire played in English pub sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Peasy Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Country Dance Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Pub Session Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular English Session Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e101 Easy Irish Session Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the four main Pub Session Series books, 404 tunes are presented as a practical reference collection for English pub sessions and traditional dance music. Only 14 notes are required to play all 404 tunes, making the series especially useful for D\/G melodeon players and other traditional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParticularly Useful for D\/G Melodeon Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the tunes follow the practical fourteen-note approach described by Dave Mallinson, the collection works especially well for D\/G melodeon players without accidentals. This makes it accessible for traditional English session playing while still offering enough depth and challenge for more experienced musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Book Is Useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book gathers popular tunes that crop up in English sessions, while also offering a slightly broader and more characterful selection for players who want to move beyond the most obvious standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor musicians building confidence in sessions, ceilidhs, barn dances or folk festivals, this collection provides a practical working repertoire with a clear sense of progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish pub session musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/G melodeon players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion players building traditional repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiddlers, whistle players and flute players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeilidh and barn dance musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorris musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers wanting slightly more challenging session tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMusical Style and Repertoire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repertoire includes a wide range of traditional dance and session tunes, including polkas, hornpipes, jigs, reels, waltzes and other widely played session standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe settings are intended to be practical and playable, with chord suggestions included as a guide. As with all traditional music, players can adapt the tunes, chords and phrasing to suit their own style, instrument and local session tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular English Session Tunes Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pub Session Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CD Product Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM304C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMPCD0605\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book Only, with optional companion CD available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781899512669\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Tune List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView all tunes included in this collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Top of Old Smokey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuld Lang Syne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Back o' Bennachie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lass o’ Dallowgill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenny on the Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather Away the Whattle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rigged Ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarie's Wedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBricks and Mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Brown Banner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Big Ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNancy’s Fancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLord Inchiquin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTill the Tide Comes In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tombigbee Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Frisky Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptain Maguire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabes in the Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stool of Repentance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis' Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Nutting Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuld Donald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere's to a Maiden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Road to Lisdoonvarna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Derry Boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the Way to Galway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shaalds o' Foula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenholm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Mountain Petronella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHewlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Star Above the Garter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarewell to Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeahan's Polka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeventy Second's Farewell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRattle the Cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Collins' Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSister Jean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnets so Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Barnacle Redowa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boys of Wexford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWard's Brae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lass o' Patie's Mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberton Pipe Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Minstrel’s Fancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grahaemsie Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorgan Rattler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Matelot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamshaw's 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